Melrose Manor: Spacious Retreat in Abilene's Heart

5-bedroom home near parks, shopping, and downtown attractions

Melrose Manor - Heart of Abilene

Abilene, TX, United States
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About

Stay in the heart of Abilene in this rare two-story getaway near Oscar Rose Park. With 5 bedrooms, 2 renovated bathrooms, 2 living rooms, a kitchen with movable island, a large private backyard plus parking for 6+ vehicles, there's room for everyone to relax. Centrally located just minutes from dining, shopping, ACU, Hardin-Simmons, Hendrick Medical Center, and downtown attractions.

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🏡 About the Space — Melrose Manor Welcome Home Melrose Manor is a spacious, beautifully updated two-story home in the heart of Abilene's Sayles Boulevard area. With 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 living spaces, dedicated workspaces, a large private backyard, and ample parking space for 6+ vehicles, there's room for families, friends, work trips, and extended stays to spread out and feel at home. Open to data center contractor housing, workstay for the OpenAI Stargate Project, or any corporate monthly stay. 🛋️ Living Spaces Downstairs Living Room A cozy first-floor gathering space with comfortable seating, a 50" Smart TV, and a dining area nearby. It's a great spot to relax after a day exploring Abilene. Upstairs Bonus Living Room Head upstairs to a spacious second living area featuring a large sectional that converts into a sleeper sofa, a large Smart TV, and plenty of room to relax, play games, or spend time together. There's also space for additional air mattresses (bedding included with these), if needed. 🛏️ Bedrooms With 5 bedrooms across 2 floors, Melrose Manor offers plenty of privacy for larger groups. Downstairs Primary bedroom with a Smart TV Large windows and a comfortable reading chair Closet for guest belongings A downstairs office with Serta brand queen sized sleeper sofa Upstairs 3 private bedrooms 1 full bathroom Closets for guest storage Smart TV in one of the upstairs bedrooms The layout makes it easy for families or groups to spread out while still having comfortable spaces to gather. 💻 Work & Flexible Sleeping Space Need to work while you're away? Melrose Manor has multiple workspace options. The upstairs living area features an L-shaped desk, while the downstairs office offers a dedicated desk, large windows, and a queen-size sleeper sofa. The office can also serve as an additional sleeping space when needed. 🍳 Kitchen The fully renovated kitchen gives you everything you need to prepare meals during your stay. It features a movable center island, modern updates, plenty of workspace, and a washer/dryer conveniently tucked away without taking over the cooking area. 🛁 Bathrooms There are two fully renovated full bathrooms, with one located on each floor. This convenient layout makes mornings and bedtime easier for larger groups. 🌳 Private Backyard Step outside to one of Melrose Manor's standout features—a large, fully fenced and private backyard. It's a great place to enjoy your morning coffee, let the kids play, gather with family and friends, or fire up the 36" Pit Boss gas grill for an outdoor meal. 📍 Location You'll be staying in the centrally located Sayles Boulevard area, just a few blocks from Oscar Rose Park and minutes from downtown, restaurants, shopping, universities, and other Abilene attractions. ✨ The Melrose Manor Experience Whether you're visiting Abilene for a family gathering, university event, work trip, weekend getaway, or extended stay, Melrose Manor combines space, comfort, privacy, and a convenient central location to give you a true home-away-from-home experience.

Availability

What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower gel

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower gel

Outdoors

  • BBQ

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Ethernet connection

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Indoor fireplace

Services

  • Cleaning before checkout
  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Private living room
  • Free street parking

Location features

  • Laundromat nearby

Luxury Amenities

  • Security system

House Rules

🏡 Melrose Manor — House Rules Welcome to Melrose Manor! We want you to have a wonderful, comfortable stay. These simple house rules help us keep the home enjoyable for you, future guests, and our neighbors. 🤍 Please Treat Our Home With Care Please treat Melrose Manor as you would your own home. We understand that normal wear and tear happens, but please let us know if something is accidentally damaged or broken. 🚭 No Smoking Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside the home. If you smoke outside, please dispose of all cigarette butts properly and away from the house. 🐾 Pets Pets are only permitted if they have been approved in advance through the reservation. Please do not leave pets unattended, and clean up after them. 👥 Registered Guests Only Only guests included on the reservation may stay overnight. Please contact us if you'd like to have additional visitors. 🎉 No Parties or Events Melrose Manor is a residential property. Parties, events, large gatherings, and excessive noise are not permitted. 🔇 Respect the Neighborhood Please be considerate of our neighbors, particularly during nighttime hours. Keep music and noise at a reasonable level and avoid disruptive behavior. 🍳 Kitchen You're welcome to enjoy the kitchen! Please clean up spills and messes as you go, and place used dishes in the dishwasher before checkout. 🛋️ Furniture & Décor Please don't move large furniture or take indoor furnishings outside. If you need something moved or need additional sleeping arrangements, just let us know. 🔥 Backyard Enjoy the spacious fenced backyard! Please supervise children while outside and make sure any grill or outdoor equipment is turned off and safely stored after use. 🔐 Security Please lock doors and windows whenever you leave the property. Never leave the front or back doors unlocked while the home is unattended. 🚨 Safety Please don't disable, cover, or tamper with smoke detectors, security equipment, or other safety devices. 💡 Energy & Utilities Please turn off lights, TVs, and other electronics when they're not being used. Help us conserve energy by keeping doors and windows closed while heating or cooling is running. 🧳 Personal Belongings Please check all bedrooms, bathrooms, closets, drawers, and common areas before leaving. We cannot guarantee that forgotten items can be recovered or shipped. 🕐 Checkout Please follow the checkout instructions provided in your reservation. A little preparation before you leave helps our cleaning team get the home ready for the next guests. ❤️ Most Important Rule Relax, enjoy Abilene, and have a great stay! If anything comes up during your visit, please reach out to us. We'd much rather have the opportunity to help than have you worry about a problem. Thank you for choosing Melrose Manor!

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Melrose Manor is nestled in Abilene’s historic Sayles Boulevard area, one of the city’s most established and centrally located neighborhoods. Known for its mature trees, spacious lots, charming older homes, and distinctive architecture, the area offers a genuine taste of Abilene’s character and history. You’ll be just minutes from downtown, local restaurants, shopping, McMurry University, and some of Abilene’s favorite attractions. Oscar Rose Park is just a few blocks away, offering green space, recreation, playgrounds, and seasonal water activities. It’s the perfect combination of historic Abilene charm and convenient access to everything the city has to offer.

Guest Access

Entire property is accessible except the closet in the downstairs office.

Find us

Melrose Manor is centrally located, making it easy to explore Abilene by car or rideshare. 🚙 Driving: Having a car is the most convenient way to get around Abilene, especially if you plan to visit attractions throughout the city. The home offers convenient access to major roads and plenty of nearby destinations. 📱 Rideshare: App-based rideshare services are another convenient option for getting around town, especially for trips to restaurants, downtown, shopping, and local attractions. 🚌 CityLink: Abilene’s public transportation system, CityLink, provides fixed-route bus service throughout the city Monday–Saturday. Fixed-route fares currently start at $1.75 for adults. CityLink also offers reservation-based evening and on-demand services. 🚶 Walking: Because Melrose Manor is in the heart of Abilene, some nearby parks, restaurants, and neighborhood destinations can be reached on foot. For destinations farther away, we recommend driving or using rideshare. ✈️ Flying in: Abilene Regional Airport is the city's local airport and is located just a short drive from the property. Tip: For the most flexibility during your stay, we recommend having a vehicle, but rideshare and CityLink can be useful alternatives when you don't want to drive.

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